About Jackson County, GA

During the month of March 2011, the Jackson County Ga real estate market had an increase in volume after a decrease in Jan and flat in February. One bit of good news for the increase, the sales were not driven by the need to close on homes by the end of June in order to get the Home Buyers Tax Credit.

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At the end of March, there were 268 active listings in Jackson County. 155 of those were residential listings and 93 farm, lot and land listings. 34 of the residential listings and 26 of the farm, lot and land listings are REO/foreclosure properties while another 14 of the residential listings are short sales. In addition, there are 21 listings under contract and pending sale, all of which are residential properties.

During March there were 16 total real estate sales, 13 of which were residential and 3 farm/land and lot listings. Of those 13 residential sales, 6 were REO/Foreclosure sales. There were no REO sales of farm, land and lots. There were no short sales of any type in Madison County during March 2011.

Residential listings include single family homes, town homes, condos, mobile homes and modular homes. Farm, lot and land listings include residential lots (developed or undeveloped), farms, acreage and undeveloped land. The other listings not detailed include multi-family units, commercial properties, industrial properties, etc. and are included in the total listings but not broken out in the details. All real estate market information in this post is derived from data in the Athens Area Association of Realtors® multiple listing service (MLS). Note: Jackson County is also served by 2 other Multiple Listing Services that might detail activity not included in the AAAR MLS.

Jackson County Ga real estate activity includes the towns of Arcade, Braselton, Commerce (formerly Harmony Grove), Hoschton, Jefferson, Maysville, Nicholson (formerly Cooper), Pendergrass & Talmo as well as the unincorporated areas.

The Village at Deaton Creek is a beautifully designed Del Webb masterpiece. Just 40 miles north of Atlanta in Hoschton, Georgia, this 55+ community offers an the ultimate in lifestyle activities and amenities. The location is fantastic with everyday conveniences right outside the community gates. Just a few miles away is the popular Mall of Georgia which is the largest mall in the Southwest! Atlanta is just 45 minutes away offering a wealth of exciting attractions, professional sporting teams, museums, theaters, fine dining and world-class medical facilities. Georgia is famous for its fabulous outdoor recreation including the popular Lake Lanier perfect for boating and fishing. The North Georgia Mountains are a dream-come-true for outdoor enthusiasts while golfers will find a variety of courses to discover.

With just 1,200 homes planned, The Village at Deaton Creek is a smaller-sized 55+ community offering the best of both worlds. The intimate size gives it a welcoming neighborhood charm while the package of amenities is truly world class. The highlight of the community is the clubhouse known as The Club at Deaton Creek. The facility is 35,000 square feet of fun and offers an amazing variety of amenities to encourage a healthy and vibrant lifestyle. There is a spacious fitness center with studio for aerobics and dance plus an indoor lap pool with spa. There is a grand ballroom for large community gatherings such as holiday parties, dances, guest speakers, seminars and more. There are various rooms for games, hobbies and crafts as well as a library and even a unique demonstration kitchen. Outdoors the fun continues with a fabulous resort-style swimming pool boasting a sandy beach entry. There are a variety of sports courts for tennis, bocce ball and pickleball plus a softball field. A variety of neighborhood parks are located throughout the community joined by miles of scenic trails for walking and biking. As with all Del Webb communities, the lifestyle is very rewarding with a long list of special interest clubs, daytrips, events and exciting activities.

The homes of this popular Georgia active adult community are available as either new construction or resale. With thirteen floor plans to choose from and pricing from the high $100’s, there is something for everyone at this exciting Del Webb community. The majority of the homes are single family ranch designs with a couple duplex villas plan available as well. Sizes range from just over 1,240 square feet to nearly 2,600 square feet. All of the homes feature at least 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car-garage with larger floor plans featuring additional living spaces, dens and bedrooms. The Del Webb homes have been designed with the active adult homeowner in mind and feature open spaces, relaxing master suites and airy kitchens.

The beautiful Georgia location, upscale amenities and friendly neighborhood feel have attracted hundreds of homeowners to The Village at Deaton Creek. With prices at historic lows there has never been a better time to make the move to Deaton Creek.

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What happenned in 2010? 2010 was a challenging year for real estate across the country. While Watkinsville Ga did not escape those challenges the presence of the University of Georgia in neighboring Athens and an unemployment rate that remained well below both the state and national averages kept the real estate market a little bit more stable than in many areas of the country as well as Georgia.

The numbers: Chart 1, below, shows how the 2010 residential real estate market faired against the 2009 market as far as total sales and Days on Market. In 2009, there were 169 residental units sold. In 2010 that number increased by over 20% to 203 units. During the same period the percentage of sales that were foreclosures remained relatively flat. In 2009 there were 109 foreclosures, or about 64.5% of the total sales volume. In 2010 there were 130 foreclosures or about 64% of the total sales volume. But keep in mind that over 1/2 of the volume were "organic" sales, or sales of homes by the owner or builder. In 2011 foreclosures and short sales will more than likely make up they same or higher percentage of the total sales volume.

The average time to sell a residential property (Days on Market, D.O.M.) , in Jackson County Ga increased about 3.4% from 171 in 2009 days to 177 days in 2010.

Chart 1

Chart 2 below shows the direction of both average and median sales prices in Jackson County Ga. The average sales price declined just over 4% from $151,041.00 to $144,979.00. The median price declined almost 5% from $147,000.00 in 2009 to $140,000.00 in 2010. The decline in both median and average prices were almost certainly driven by a combination of the increased percentage of foreclosures along with the number of first time buyers trying to take advantage of the federal income tax credit during the first six months of last year.

Chart 2

What does 2011 hold? 2011 will probably be almost as challenging as 2010 was. Foreclosures and short sales are expected to become a larger part of the market. Prices are expected to suffer some decrease, at least during the first 6 months of the year. The forecast is for prices to stabilize during the second half of the year. This will really be dependant upon how the economy fairs, especially in regard to unemployment.

For those that want, or need, to sell their homes for reasons other foreclosure, the good news is that, as the numbers for 2010 indicate, "organic" sales of homes are still happenning in the Jackson County GA market. However, they need to be both priced competitively and in a condition considerably better than foreclosure or short sale properties in order to get that higher price.

All chart information is derived from data in the Athens Area Association of Realtors® multiple listing service (MLS). The market data covers all of Jackson County GA, however, does not include data from any other MLS system that is used in Jackson County.

Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is a lovely 55+ community featuring plenty of southern charm, world-class amenities and award-winning homes. The surrounding area of Hoschton, Georgia features everyday conveniences just minutes away. Just past the community gates, residents enjoy easy access to restaurants and coffee shops, grocery stores and pharmacies. Shoppers will appreciate the close proximity to the Mall of Georgia with over 200 stores just a short drive away. The area boasts numerous golf courses, parks and even national forests. The North Georgia Mountains and Lake Lanier are popular outdoor recreation destinations while the excitement of downtown Atlanta is just a quick 40 mile drive away.

The Village at Deaton Creek is a gated community of just 1,200 homes. The more intimate size of this 55+ GA community gives it a prestigious feel in an equally prestigious Atlanta suburb. Home shoppers will find a nice selection of quality constructed homes, world-class amenities and beautiful surroundings of towering trees and gently rolling hills. The homes are priced from the high $100’s to the mid $300’s and include a nice collection of standard features. Floor styles include single-family ranch homes as well as duplex villa style homes. There are a total of 13 floor plans to choose from, eleven of which are single family ranch and two of which are duplex villa style. The single family homes include at least 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage with the larger floor plans including additional bedrooms and den space. Some of the homes even offer an optional loft space featuring an additional bedroom, bathroom and recreational area.

Amenities at this Del Webb community are centered around the 35,000 square foot clubhouse. The Club at Deaton Creek features a state-of-the-art fitness center with a studio for aerobics, yoga and dance, an indoor lap pool and spa, a library, numerous multi-purpose rooms for hobbies, games, arts and crafts, a demonstration and even a grand ballroom perfect for large community gatherings such as holiday parties. Outdoors there is a resort-style swimming pool with a beach-entry access, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts and even a softball field. Miles of beautifully landscaped paths meander throughout the community making an ideal path for a morning jog or an evening stroll with some friends.

Residents of this popular active adult community in Georgia enjoy a full calendar of events and activities thanks to the full-time Lifestyle Director. There is always something new to discover and fun activities to participate in. There are nearly 100 different special interest clubs to enjoy such as biking, bowling, softball, scabble, Tai Chi, quilting, painting, ceramics, dance, book club, computers, food & wine, vintage cars, travel and many more. It’s easy to meet new people, make new friends and discover new passions at this lively Del Webb community.

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